Post Graduate Counseling Fellow

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The Post Graduate Counseling Fellowship position with Counseling Services at the Emerson Wellness Center offers clinical training in brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and community consultation. Under supervision, the fellow will provide triage and intake assessment, individual psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in communications and the arts. The fellow will participate in all aspects of Counseling Services’ efforts to support the developmental and psychological growth of students, including outreach activities, ancillary and consultative work of Counseling Services across campus.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide individual psychological evaluation, short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, referrals, and case management to students with diverse backgrounds and life experiences who are experiencing psychological/emotional distress.

• Provide emergency daytime coverage for students in acute crisis, triage needs, arrange outside administrative, transport and medical/hospital intervention as needed; consult with involved professionals, college staff, and family or friends when indicated; follow all ethical, legal, and clinical standards of confidentiality.

• Communicate regularly with center staff on clinical and administrative matters and enhance departmental collaboration and quality of care provided to students by attending scheduled clinical team meetings, case conferences, individual and group supervision and peer supervision as assigned.

• Engage thoughtfully in individual (2x/week) and group (1x/week) supervision.

• Participate in on-call rotation, responding to after-hours emergencies.

• Maintain appropriate clinical records by writing on-going case notes, intake and termination summaries in accordance with Massachusetts state laws.

• Provide outreach and programming offerings to the campus community including training of resident assistants, crisis debriefings, and workshops. Consult with campus professionals regarding student mental health and well-being.  Some outreach programs may be scheduled evenings or weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• First year post graduate, required
• Holds an advanced degree from accredited institution (MSW, MS, LMHC) and is prepared to sit for initial licensing exam if appropriate , required
• Previous clinical experience conducting individual therapy and participating in clinical supervision, required
• -Experience in college or university mental health, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences, preferred
• Crisis Intervention experience, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. 

• Advanced skills in assessment and clinical intervention

• Experience conducting individual therapy and participating in clinical supervision

• Ability to work closely with colleagues within the department as well as colleagues from other areas of the College

• Interest in exploring a range of treatment modalities and approaches to treat the needs of a dynamic student population

• Ability to complete paperwork in a clear and time efficient manner

• Strong written and oral communication skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand in office for multiple hours

• Ability to enter documentation into electronic medical record

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Normal office environment

• Ability to move throughout the college campus for meetings and events

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.  Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Grade of Position: 23-05E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.